impedes in English

verb
1
delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
the sap causes swelling that can impede breathing
synonyms:hinderobstructhamperhold back/updelayinterfere withdisruptretardslow (down)hobblecrippleblockcheckstopscupperscuttlethwartfrustratebalkfoilderailstymiethrow a (monkey) wrench in the works ofcumber

Use "impedes" in a sentence

Below are sample sentences containing the word "impedes" from the English Dictionary. We can refer to these sentence patterns for sentences in case of finding sample sentences with the word "impedes", or refer to the context using the word "impedes" in the English Dictionary.

1. While Aneuploidy impedes proliferation in primary cells, we show …

2. Base runner impedes a defensive player fielding a Batted ball

3. The very complexity of the landscape impedes linear and drastic happenings.

4. An esoteric process known as Auger recombination also impedes silicon lasing .

5. In addition, the noise generated within the cabin impedes conversations and comfort.

6. The inflexibility of the country's labor market seriously impedes its economic recovery.

7. The fibrous tissues round the infected area impedes access of antituberculous substances.

8. Greedy national self-interest impedes governments’ efforts at effectively helping the poor.

9. Sleep deprivation, however, impedes learning and contributes to accidents, errors, and irritability.

10. But another vital factor impedes progress in the fight against crime —human nature itself.

11. Any activity that impedes or slows water flow during spawning stops their spawning activities.

12. They say there is a “glass ceiling” that impedes their upward mobility in many jobs.

13. The continued mobilization also impedes the country's capacity to engage fully in agricultural and other recovery activities

14. Nothing impedes their participation in the activities of international governmental or nongovernmental organizations that invite their participation.

15. The continued mobilization also impedes the country’s capacity to engage fully in agricultural and other recovery activities.

16. This happens as the outcome of group pressure and impedes the official exertion of one's mental processes.

17. The failure to conduct effective investigations and prosecutions of settler violence impedes Palestinians’ access to an effective remedy.

18. Lack of child care services and transportation further impedes efforts to access support or engage in treatment activities.

19. (51) Moreover, no objection can be raised that the new provision impedes (lawful) paid advertising of a work.

20. Bronchospasm is a contraction of the airway and the bronchial muscle, which affects lungs and impedes normal breathing

21. Later, when ice encases the pond and snow impedes surface activity, the colony has a well-stocked underwater “pantry.”

22. Bedsores disproportionately affect older patient populations, especially those exhibiting some degree of immobility or other disability that impedes regular movement

23. The introduction of this system thus impedes access to the wholesale mobile payment market, irrespective of the methods of provision of service.

24. The fact that the additional levy impedes certain undertakings in developing and adapting to the demands of the market also constitutes discrimination.

25. In fact, the inability to reflect comments by a State as addenda to country reports seriously impedes the visibility and integrity of subject between the two documents.

26. For example, someone could commit direct Contempt by yelling at the judge in a way that impedes the court's ability to function and brings disrespect on the court

27. Article 329 A technology contract which monopolizes the technology or impedes the technological progress, or which infringes upon the technological achievement of others shall be null and void.

28. This second cliff, the introduction of gutters on the side of the pool that allows water to splash off, rather than becoming turbulence that impedes the swimmers as they race.

29. Synonyms of Bottlenecks (Entry 1 of 2) a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement a bottleneck inevitably forms at the start of a construction zone …

30. Synonyms of Bottleneck (Entry 1 of 3) a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement a Bottleneck inevitably forms at the start of a construction zone …

31. If a base runner impedes a fielder in the act of fielding a Batted ball, or who is making a throw in continuation of fielding a Batted ball, you have interference

32. An Inhibitor of Nonhomologous End-Joining Abrogates Double-Strand Break Repair and Impedes Cancer Progression Author links open overlay panel Mrinal Srivastava 1 Mridula Nambiar 1 Sheetal Sharma 1 Subhas S

33. Bartter syndrome is a rare inherited disorder that impedes the kidneys' ability to reabsorb salt, potassium, calcium, and other electrolytes, leading to the excessive loss of all of these compounds in urine.

34. Leaving aside the Blinkering effect it has on congressional oversight, too much secrecy impedes the routine functioning of the executive branch, by making useful information difficult for many government employees to see

35. Similarly, straining, such as to deliver a baby or to effect a bowel movement, increases pressure on the abdominal cavity, which impedes the return of blood from the veins of the anus and the large intestine.

36. Moreover, the good-quality water in rivers and streams in Trento impedes the growth of unwanted micro-algae and associated metabolites such as geosmin, which, when taken in through the gills, gives the meat a muddy taste.

37. They require procedures allowing them to swiftly adapt to market demands, however, they are in fact penalised by the length and complexity of the current amendment procedure, the effect of which impedes their ability to react quickly to the market.

38. While many Americans no doubt think that this is a good thing, we believe that the existence of a single world military power that aims to enforce its will both is an anathema to democratic culture and impedes efforts to promote peace.

39. Breakwater - a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away groyne, jetty, seawall, bulwark, groin, mole barrier - a structure or object that impedes free movement Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection

40. In cases in which any interested party refuses access to or does not provide the necessary information within the time-limits, or significantly impedes the investigation, provisional or final findings, affirmative or negative, may be made in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the facts available.